I installed a bird feeder in front of my home office window and have been watching the birds (and squirrels) which ignited my interest in having a checklist to track which birds have visited my home. So I got this book from the local library. What I like about it is that it's full-color and has maps of when the bird species will visit my area (like year-round or winter). The colorful photographs makes it so easy to identify the birds.
Then I took my interest in bird watching a step further and bought the book to take with me on my jaunts throughout Texas. Well, I actually just ripped out pages 92-95 to take with me. Many of the birds I can see in my hometown, but some I only found when I traveled further south (like San Antonio) or to an area with lake or river. I was able to cross almost all the birds off. And it was pretty fun.
I tried to find checklists online but many of them were not as colorful or easy to identify. This book was helpful in that manner.
Also, for my own viewing pleasure, this book also offers advice on how to attract birds to your window with the type of foods certain species enjoy and the types of homes they will utilize. On page 68 there is a handy pull-out chart which lists the bird species and the types of foods they will eat. I'm still working on that and hopefully will have pictures to share soon!
Title: Backyard Birds of Texas: How to Identify and Attract the Top 25 Birds
Author: Bill and Estrella Fenimore
ISBN: 9781423603511
Pages: 95
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